1. Landscaping Plan Review Required. Landscaping plan review is required for all developments requesting actions regarding re-zonings, building and grading permits, and minor and major subdivisions. The review will be performed by the Zoning Administrator. Landscaping plan review is initiated at the time of application for a plat or permit. Compliance with these landscape requirements must be complete prior to issuance of a certificate of Zoning Compliance or Certificate of Occupancy for the structure. No building or grading permit shall be issued by the Zoning Administrator, except in conformity with the provisions of this Zoning Code, unless said official receives a written order from the Board of Adjustment in the form of an administrative review, special exception, or variance as provided by this Zoning Code.
2. Submittal for Landscaping Plan Approval. Submittal shall include the following information:
A. Common and scientific names for all proposed plant material.
B. Quantity, height/caliper/gallon size (as applicable) of all proposed plant material.
C. Location of all proposed plant materials.
D. Number of ground cover plants per square foot to be planted, and/or pounds of seed per 1,000 square feet and species/characteristics of grass in all areas to be seeded.
E. Location, size, and species of all existing plant material to remain. This includes a diagram and/or tree survey noting the location, size, and species of existing trees and shrubs.
F. Location of retaining walls, fences, utility easements, existing and proposed structures and parking areas.
G. Plant installation details.
H. Drainage areas.
I. North arrow and scale of drawing.